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"O Pato" Couve Mineira (Brazilian Collard Greens)

As I continue to make dishes rooted in South American cuisine, this Brazilian Collard Greens dish is one of my favorite. It's simple, quick, but has crazy amounts of flavor. Brazilians cut their greens into thin strips kinda like shredded paper. This allows for a very quick cook, ??? (15 minutes) sauted in an oil infused by smoked ham hocks, lots of garlic, and onions.

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"African Rhythms" Sankofa Bowl w/ Suya Grilled Duck Breast & Fried Collard Greens.

I’m proud to collaborate with more than 30 Black recipe developers as we celebrate Black History Month 2022. This Virtual Potluck explores Black food through the lens of Afrofuturism. Our collaboration of recipes explores the intersection of the Black diaspora via culture, future, geopolitics, imagination, liberation, culture, and technology. My contribution is what I'm calling …

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"Satisfy My Soul" Jamaican Steamed Cabbage {Recipe & Video}

Steamed Jamaican Cabbage is simple, easy to prepare, and oh so delicious. It can be ready in under 30 minutes for a weeknight side dish that transports you on a visit to Jamaica. See Video in Recipe Card There are so many things to love about Jamaican steamed cabbage. Beyond the simplicity and ease of …

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"Waiting In Vain" Smoked Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

As part of this year’s Black History Month celebration, I’ve collaborated with several other amazing black food bloggers for our 2021 Black History Month Virtual Potluck Takeover.  Not only do we celebrate and honor the culinary traditions of people across the African diaspora, but we also share some historical context behind many of the dishes. My contribution this year …

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"Spongi Reggae" Caribbean Callaloo Soup {Recipe & Video}

I'm not sure what it is about the winter weather, but it always seems to make me crave soup. There's something so comforting and satisfying about a bowl of hot soup on a cold day. And this Caribbean callaloo soup is the perfect cure for your winter blues. It's rich, flavorful, and warming, and best …

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